Speak in Spanish is easier than you think
When you’re learning a new language, practicing conversations with other students, or better yet native speakers is a great way to improve your fluency. The following is a list of some of the most common Spanish phrases that will come up as you interact in a conversation with others. Be sure to practice them and include them in all your Spanish language conversation situations until you get them right.
Basic Introductions
Buenos días Good morning.
Buenas tardes Good afternoon.
Buenas noches Good night.
Common Courtesies
Por favor Please.
Gracias Thank you.
Si Yes.
No No.
De nada You’re welcome.
Perdóneme Excuse me.
Lo siento I’m sorry
Meeting & Greeting
¿Cómo se llama Usted? What is your name?
Me llamo ______ My name is ______.
¿Cómo está Usted? How are you?
¡Que tenga un buen día! Have a nice day!
Estoy bien, gracias I am fine, thank you.
Mucho gusto en conocerlo I am pleased to meet you.
Depende That depends.
Making Yourself Understood
¿Habla Usted inglés? Do you speak English?
¿Se habla inglés aquí? Does anyone here speak English?
No lo entiendo I don’t understand.
¿Qué dijo Usted? What did you say?
¿Puede hablar más lento? Could you speak more slowly?
Lo comprendo perfectamente I understand perfectly.
¿Qué tal está? How have you been?
Expressing Yourself
No lo sé I don’t know.
Creo que no I don’t think so.
Creo que sí I think so.
No importa It doesn’t matter.
No me molesta I don’t mind.
¡Claro! Of course!
Es verdad That’s right or that’s true.
Con gusto With pleasure.
Estoy perdido I’m lost.
Intermediate Introductions
¡Tanto gusto! How do you do? / Nice to meet you.
Permítame presentarle a mi secretario May I introduce my secretary.
Quiero presentarle a mi padre This is my father.
¿Cómo está? How are you?
Muy bien, gracias I’m very well, thank you.
¡Estás en vuestra casa! Make yourself at home.
Common Questions
¿De dónde venéis? Where are you from?
¿Cuál es tu dirección? What is your address?
¿Cuál es tu número de teléfono? What is your telephone number?
¿Puede Ayudarme? Can You Help Me?
¿Dónde Está el Baño? Where is the bathroom?
¿Dónde Está la Farmacia? Where is the pharmacy?
¡Un Momento, Por Favor! Hold On Please! (used on the telephone)
Easy Expressions
Tiene mucho talento He is very talented.
Soy capaz de hacer este trabajo I’m able to do this work.
Le da miedo la oscuridad He’s afraid of the dark.
Me temo que no vendrá I’m afraid she won´t come.
¿Puedo irme ahora? Is it alright to leave now?
¿Qué haces para entretenerte? What do you do for amusement?
Chatting in Spanish
¿Por qué no contestas? Why don’t you answer?
¿Tienes alguna idea? Do you have any idea at all?
Si puedo ayudarte de alguna manera, dímelo If I can help you, let me know.
Pedir hora con el doctor Make an appointment with the Doctor.
Me gustaría reservar una cita I would like to make an appointment
¿Puedo hacerte una pregunta? Can I ask you something?
Le pregunté dónde vivía I asked him where he lives.
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